Social Care Agency Costs Mounting
Over the last 3 years Swansea Council has spent more than £485,000 on agency staff for Social Care, at a time when there are more than 30 vacancies across adult and child social care.
4 Feb 2023
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Preventing Storm Overflows
At last night’s Full Council meeting of South Gloucestershire Council Liberal Democrats were dismayed that the ruling Conservative group would not support their motion calling on the government to give water companies and councils the powers to stop poor housing developments exacerbating the already struggling water infrastructure which can lead to raw sewage being discharged into rivers and seas.
CY
15 Dec 2022
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No one should lose their home this Christmas
We are deeply concerned that both renters and homeowners could face homelessness during one of the most difficult Winters in living memory.
13 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
Liberal Democrats Force Vote to Block Voter ID Laws
Today, Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords are using a rare Parliamentary procedure called a ‘Fatal Motion’ to try to block the new Voter ID regulations.
LD
13 Dec 2022
Health, Care & the NHS
Calls to investigate healthcare in South Gloucestershire
Liberal Democrat and Labour councillors on South Gloucestershire Council have been successful in calling for an investigation on why the planned Cossham Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) has not been delivered and why the fully equipped Cossham Birth Centre is no longer consistently available for pregnant mums.
DB
12 Dec 2022
Rural Affairs
Giving rural communities a stronger voice in government
A dedicated cross-departmental Minister for Rural Communities would help end the Conservatives’ neglect of rural areas.
LD
1 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
Our Country Needs Fair Votes Now
Campaigning for fair votes has been part of the Liberal Democrat mission ever since we were founded. Last night, Ed Davey made a speech at the IPPR think tank about why it’s time has come - and how to make it happen.
LD
1 Dec 2022
Carers
My message on Carers Rights Day 2022
Today is Carers Rights Day - a chance for us to keep beating the drum for unpaid carers and raising awareness about their rights.
ED
23 Nov 2022
Police and Crime
“We need more police to solve crimes in Watford” says Peter
The Watford Observer has reported that only 8 charges have been brought against suspects despite 294 burglaries in Watford.
22 Nov 2022
Partnership to reduce period poverty and menstrual waste
Cllr Sarah Kerr has been busy working with local businesses and charities to introduce period poverty reusable product partnership.
20 Nov 2022
Latest UK News
Conservatives' Cost of Chaos Budget
Everyone is being forced to pay the price for Conservative chaos.
LD
17 Nov 2022